Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home (EBD) – Sheffield

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home (EBD)

Location: Sheffield
Salary: £55,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Resolve Recruitment Services are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and child-focused Registered Manager to lead a three-bedded EBD children’s home in Sheffield.

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking organisation, offering you the autonomy to shape the home, recruit your own team, and lead the service through registration.

The Role

As Registered Manager, you will oversee the effective running of the home, ensuring high standards of care, compliance, and positive outcomes for children and young people.

Key responsibilities include:
• Leading the setup and Ofsted registration of the home
• Recruiting, developing, and leading your own staff team (with onboarding support provided)
• Creating a positive and inclusive team environment
• Ensuring full compliance with Ofsted regulations and standards
• Delivering high-quality, child-centred care
• Developing and implementing individual care plans
• Building strong relationships with local authorities and external professionals
• Managing budgets and resources efficiently

Support & Development
• Support from experienced Registered Managers and senior leadership
• Full guidance throughout the registration process
• Funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (if not already held)
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance and CPD

Benefits
• 32 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• On-call payments:
• Monday–Thursday: £20 per night
• Friday–Sunday: £40 per night
• £2,000 registration bonus (upon successful registration)
• Bonus schemes linked to Ofsted outcomes and occupancy
• Employee health assistance programme
• Staff discount scheme

About the Organisation

Our client provides high-quality residential care services and has an established reputation for working in partnership with local authorities to support children and young people.

They promote a supportive and inclusive culture, empowering managers to make decisions based on the needs of those in their care, with safeguarding at the core of everything they do.

Requirements
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to achieve within 2 years)
• Experience in a management or supervisory role within a children’s residential setting
• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and relevant legislation
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Full UK Driving Licence

Additional Information
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care (required)
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks are required

Application Questions
• Do you have a strong understanding of legislation governing children’s homes?
• Do you have supervisory or management experience in residential childcare?
• Do you hold (or are you willing to work towards) a Level 5 qualification?